Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Honorable Minister of Agriculture & Food Security, has conveyed his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the victims and families affected by the tragic stampede during recent rice distribution events in Abuja, Anambra, and Oyo states.
The Minister, in a released statement, expressed his deep sadness over the incident, which resulted in injuries and loss of lives.
He urged individuals and organizations involved in food distribution to collaborate with security agencies to manage crowds effectively and prevent such incidents in the future.
“In times of crisis, our community’s resilience will determine our healing and progress. Let us honour the memories of those we have lost by ensuring that such tragedies do not recur,” Senator Kyari said.
He also emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerians have access to quality and affordable food at all times, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu GCFR.
“President Tinubu has emphasized his commitment to a situation where no Nigerian goes to bed hungry.”
“In our ministry, we are supporting farmers by reducing production costs to combat food inflation,” he added.